incongruity
gb/ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/ us/ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
formal
C1
state
1
lack of fit or consistency
a situation where things do not match or do not seem right together
Schema d'uso:
incongruity between [thing A] and [thing B]; incongruity in [something]
Errore comune:
Often confused with 'inconvenience' (a small problem) or 'inconclusive' (not certain).
Sinonimi
incompatibility (Emphasizes that two things cannot work well together.)
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mismatch (More everyday; focuses on things not matching.)
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inconsistency (Often about ideas, statements, or behavior not being consistent.)
Contrari
consistency (Ideas or parts fit together logically.)
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harmony (Things match and feel appropriate together.)
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congruity (Direct opposite: appropriateness and fit.)
Collocazioni
an incongruity between
|a striking incongruity
|a glaring incongruity
|a subtle incongruity
|a sense of incongruity
|the incongruity of
|point out the incongruity
|highlight the incongruity
|notice the incongruity
|resolve the incongruity
Temi
communication
|writing
|analysis
Esempi
- There was an incongruity between his cheerful words and his tense expression.
- The report notes an incongruity in the data collected from the two surveys.
- She couldn’t ignore the incongruity of praising transparency while refusing to answer basic questions.
Esempi per chi studia
- I noticed an incongruity between the picture and the caption.
- There is an incongruity in his story.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
entity
2
something that seems out of place
an odd thing that does not belong in a situation
Schema d'uso:
an incongruity in [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use it for any 'strange thing'; it usually implies a contrast with what should fit.
Sinonimi
anomaly (Often suggests a deviation from a pattern or rule.)
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oddity (Less formal; focuses on something unusual.)
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irregularity (Often used for processes, records, or official matters.)
Contrari
fit (Everything looks appropriate and belongs.)
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uniformity (Parts are consistent and similar throughout.)
Collocazioni
a small incongruity
|a minor incongruity
|an obvious incongruity
|an incongruity in the scene
|an incongruity in the design
|spot an incongruity
|notice an incongruity
|remove the incongruity
Temi
daily_life
|art
|writing
Esempi
- The only incongruity in the photo was a modern streetlight behind the medieval castle.
- A single word choice was an incongruity in an otherwise formal speech.
- The editor removed a few incongruities that distracted from the story.
Esempi per chi studia
- The red chair is an incongruity in this white room.
Sostantivo
formal
C2
abstract
3
unexpected contrast that is funny
a funny difference because things don’t fit together
Schema d'uso:
the incongruity of [something]; incongruity in [something]
Sinonimi
absurdity (Stronger; suggests something is irrational or ridiculous.)
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comic contrast (Highlights the humorous side of the difference.)
Contrari
seriousness (No playful or humorous effect.)
Collocazioni
comic incongruity
|the humor comes from incongruity
|play on incongruity
|create incongruity
|an incongruity effect
|the incongruity of the situation
Temi
humor
|media
|art
Esempi
- The comedy relies on the incongruity of a tough detective trapped in a children’s TV show.
- Much of the satire works by exaggerating social incongruities until they become funny.
- Viewers laughed at the incongruity of the grand music playing over such an ordinary scene.
Esempi per chi studia
- The joke is funny because of the incongruity.
Grammatica
Forma base
incongruity
IPA
GB/ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/
US/ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/
Sillabe e accento
in - con - gru - ity (4 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (gru)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: incongruity
- Plural: incongruities, incongruity
Famiglia di parole
Forms
incongruities
noun
Core family
incongruous
adjective C1
incongruously
adverb C1
Related words
congruent
adjective
congruence
noun
incongruence
noun
Negative and opposite forms
incongruent
adjective
Advanced or less common
congruity
noun
congruous
adjective
Espressioni
a glaring incongruity
1/ə ɡlˈɛɹɪŋ ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
very obvious mismatch
a mismatch that is easy to see
Esempi
- There’s a glaring incongruity in the timeline: he can’t be in two cities at once.
- The reviewer pointed out a glaring incongruity between the brand’s message and its practices.
- In the final chapter, a glaring incongruity undermines the plot.
a sense of incongruity
1/ə sˈɛns əv ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
feeling that something doesn’t fit
a feeling that something is not right together
Esempi
- I had a sense of incongruity as soon as I walked into the meeting.
- Her smile created a sense of incongruity during the serious announcement.
- The lighting gives the scene a sense of incongruity that makes it unsettling.
comic incongruity
1/kˈɑmɪk ˌɪŋkɔŋɹˈuɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
humor from a mismatch
humor because things don’t match
Esempi
- The sketch depends on comic incongruity: a king arguing over fast-food coupons.
- The director uses comic incongruity to keep the tone light even in tense scenes.
- A sudden costume change adds comic incongruity to the performance.